Cryptic crossword clue
Not given position quietly leaves, without a bit of spirit? 7

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word UNLACED

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The straight part
We know that "without a bit of spirit?" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case without a bit of spirit? = unlaced.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does UNLACED mean?

UNLACED verb
  1. To remove the knot from laces; to undo laces.
  2. To loosen the clothing of (a person).
  3. To remove (film) from a projector.
UNLACED adjective
  1. With laces untied.

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